But now that he is fully fit the 24-year-old insists the Real fans will start to see the best of him as they aim to catch up with leaders Barcelona.

"I felt very comfortable straightaway," he said

"Obviously after an injury and a bit of a slow start I am enjoying everything on the pitch now and I am just looking forward to the rest of the season.

"It's been great since I have been here, everyone has made me feel very welcome."

Bale will also hope to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Champions League with the Spanish giants with a draw against Roberto Mancini's Galatasaray side.

And he is quick to point out that success in European competition will not come at the cost of allowing Barcelona to increase their six point gap at home.

"I think it is important first and foremost that we qualify mathematically and we make sure we get through that," he added. "But even with the Champions League we're 100 per cent focused on the league as well.

"No matter what competition it is, we'll be going out to win every single game."